Warcup delivers a 'nice all-around game'

Thursday

Warcup, a 6-foot-4 lefty, scored a game-high 24 points in Oriskany's 57-43 win over visiting Little Falls. He also added six rebounds, six steals, five assists and three blocks in the Center State Conference Division II contest.

Oriskany (1-0, 1-1) shot poorly in the first half, but overcame a 25-19 halftime deficit with a stout defensive effort. The hosts used some full court pressure and an extended 2-3 zone defense, where Warcup played in the middle and helped disrupt Little Falls' (0-1, 2-2) offense.

Warcup also made a 3-pointer during Oriskany's third-quarter run, helping the hosts outscore the Mounties 23-6.

"We got the ball inside to Warcup more in the second half," Cooke said. "He gets good position inside."

John Longeretta played a key role in Oriskany's comeback, scoring 11 of his 13 points in the third while draining all three of his 3s in the frame. He also pulled down a team-high seven boards.

Little Falls senior Mason Trumbull led coach Bryan Sherpardson's Mounties with 13 points. He was their only player in double figures, making 7 of 9 free throws while giving Oriskany trouble with his ability to slash through the paint.

"He's a nice player," Cooke said.

Little Falls senior Jordan Graudons had eight points in the loss.

Oriskany's next game will be against Westmoreland at 2 p.m. Saturday in the second annual Davidson Auto Group Invitational at Rome Free Academy.